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DU59 YGL

2009 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,951 mi
Last recorded40,951 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 YGL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 40,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear at lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 40,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear at lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wiper blade condition not properly checked due to washers not working

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,687 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 29,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 22,524 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 21,487 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 20,772 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 19,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 17,251 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 14,850 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,315 miles

Crack in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 10,357 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 8,316 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 6,471 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 4,135 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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DU59 YGL is a 2009 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 55,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU59 YGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU59 YGL registered?

DU59 YGL is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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